communication hubs
Information exchange points
Communication hubs are central points where information flows converge and get redistributed.
The term applies to physical locations—airports, train stations, post offices—and to technological infrastructure like data centers or network switches.
In organizational contexts, certain people become communication hubs, channeling information between departments or groups: She's the communication hub for the whole team.
- routersPacket-forwarding network hardware
- switchesCircuit opening devices
- fiber opticsLight-carrying cable technology
- callContact by phone
- news agenciesOrganizations gathering and distributing reports
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